Ajuga plants are low maintenance, lovely plants. They sport low heights and beautiful flowers. Their leaves are Phyllotaxis opposite which gives this plant an extra brilliant feature. The plant’s strong root system is also great for erosion control. This plant is primarily used as a ground cover but can be used under trees, on banks, down slopes, and in flower beds, but may overpower other plants.

Common Name: Bugleweed/Ground Pine/Carpet Bugle/Bugle

Scientific Background: Gorgeous Ajuga plants belong to the mint family Lamiaceae. Most of their species are native to Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe.

Scientific Name: Ajuga

Blooms/Foliage: This is a unique variety of ajuga with relatively small, narrow leaves that weave a tight mat of dark chocolate foliage. You and your guests will love the rich colors of this plant’s foliage and blooms. This plant’s oval leaves feature a purple and green mixture giving it the name chocolate chip. The precious bloom of this plant showcases light blue petals.

Potential Plant Dangers: Aphids are a common pest problem to Ajuga plants. drought, drowning, and edema, are also threats to the Ajuga plants. If crown is covered with soil or other substance, crown may start to rot.

Helpful Tips: Clip your flowers’ dead spots to provide better air circulation and help prevent stem diseases. Also regulate plant growth, because due to the plant relation to mint and their rapid growth, this plant could lead to invasion problems.

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Weight

.4 lbs

Dimensions

12 x 3 x 3 in

4 reviews for Ajuga, Chocolate Chip – 12oz Pot

Rated 5 out of 5

Rod–March 31, 2017

Plants were nice and in a cute little pink pot.

Rated 5 out of 5

Don–May 30, 2017

Can’t beat getting free items! The plants were healthy and nice size.

Rated 5 out of 5

eBay Customer–June 5, 2017

500 stars if I could, great seller and plants, best place to get them.